

TLDR
Similar to the Original Small Shop Bag, the zip-top version is differentiated by a (you guessed it) zipper at the top. Other than that, the design is similar — super light, super durable, super comfortable while keeping your stuff securely zipped at the top. Perfect for storing bottles of drinks of your choice, cartons of milk, canned food, and other heavy stuff.
- Large zip-top main compartment with 2 smaller pockets inside
- Piping on the seams to maintain the bag's structure
- Handles with PORON® foam padding for extra comfort
You can also check out our Large Zip-Top Shop Bag.
Full Description
Large Zip-Top Main Compartment
The main compartment of the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag can fit a lot! It's perfect for your farmer's market haul, to-go lunch, books, or folded up clothing.
The inside of the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag has two deep, open-top pockets you can use for items like wine or water bottles. There are also 2 O-rings in the interior of the bag. On one of the O-rings is a Key Strap and the other is unoccupied so that you can clip on a pouch, if you want.
Piping on the Seams
We've piped the seams with the same stiff plastic material used on hat brims. This piping gives the Zip-Top Shop Bag enough structure to stand up while you're filling it.
PORON® Foam-Padded Handles
In addition to its good looks and organization, you'll notice that the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag's PORON®-padded handles make it comfortable to carry, even when it's quite heavy. Designed to be an ideal length that will allow most people to carry the bag in their hand or wear it over their shoulder, these handles successfully prevent that awful hand-slicing or shoulder-tugging experience of lugging traditional non-padded fabric handles. The PORON® will never break down or wear thin, no matter how many trips you make to the store.
What's Included
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
What's Optional
The Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag is the perfect bag for adding your own modular organization or clipping accessories into the O-rings, if you want. We recommend taking a look at our collection of organizational bags.
The main compartment of the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag can fit a lot! It's perfect for your farmer's market haul, to-go lunch, books, or folded up clothing.
The inside of the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag has two deep, open-top pockets you can use for items like wine or water bottles. There are also 2 O-rings in the interior of the bag. On one of the O-rings is a Key Strap and the other is unoccupied so that you can clip on a pouch, if you want.
We've piped the seams with the same stiff plastic material used on hat brims. This piping gives the Zip-Top Shop Bag enough structure to stand up while you're filling it.
In addition to its good looks and organization, you'll notice that the Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag's PORON®-padded handles make it comfortable to carry, even when it's quite heavy. Designed to be an ideal length that will allow most people to carry the bag in their hand or wear it over their shoulder, these handles successfully prevent that awful hand-slicing or shoulder-tugging experience of lugging traditional non-padded fabric handles. The PORON® will never break down or wear thin, no matter how many trips you make to the store.
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
The Original Small Zip-Top Shop Bag is the perfect bag for adding your own modular organization or clipping accessories into the O-rings, if you want. We recommend taking a look at our collection of organizational bags.
Still Have Questions?
- emailus@tombihn.com
- Ask in our Forums
Materials
Fabrics
1000 denier Cordura Nylon
bluesign® certified 210 denier High Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic Nylon
bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop Nylon
Handles
PORON® foam
Specs
Dimensions
13" (w) x 10.6" (h) x 9.4" (d) / 330 (w) x 270 (h) x 240 (d) mm
Handle Length: 22" / 560 mm
Weight
200d Halcyon: 7.2 oz / 205 grams
Volume
17 liters / 1000 cu. in.
Total O-Rings
2 (2 in the main compartment)
- Glenda T.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Versatile35 minutes agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsSmall zip top
Very very versatile!!
Was this helpful? - Chris M.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Finishings, Compact, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, VersatileYesterdayBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Finishings, Compact, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsVery handy
Super convenient for surprise grocery trips. I always have one of these in a backpack or sling.
Was this helpful? - Magdalena C.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile1 week agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsConvenient and high quality tote
This tote is perfect for smaller shopping loads. It's lightweight and flexible enough to roll up and fit inside another bag, though of course it's not as compact as bags intended for that purpose. Love the zip top for a little added weather protection or the option to lay the bag flat without things rolling out.
Was this helpful? - Regina B.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Durable1 week agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, DurableRated 5 out of 5 starsTom Bihn listens
When Tom Bihn posted what discontinued product would its customers like to make a return, I immediately wrote, "small zip top shop bag in cerise!" And they did it!! I LOVE IT!
Was this helpful? - Jill T.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, Comfortable1 week agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsSmall zip-top shop bag
Great for shopping or use as tote.
High quality workmanship and materials.
Pockets inside for water bottle are convenient.
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